Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Salaried GP to join our established, supportive and friendly team at North House Surgery.
Your role will be to undertake all the responsibilities associated with a GP working in primary care including routine and on-call clinical sessions, face to face and telephone consultations, home visits, medication queries, signing of prescriptions, looking after an allocated patient list, completion of paperwork etc.
You will project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone, and ensure the highest standard of care is offered to all our registered patients.
Main Duties
* Deliver high-quality, compassionate care within a friendly and supportive environment.
* Undertake clinical sessions (routine and on call) followed by duties such as queries, home visits, checking and signing repeat prescriptions, actioning test results, medical reports and examinations.
* Take part in leading key disease areas, staff training and monitoring trends within QOF.
* Attend MDT, clinical, safeguarding and significant events meetings.
* Actively participate in the strategic review, audit and development of the practice, ensuring improvement of quality health outcomes.
About Us
Our current clinical team consists of 7 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 ANP and 3 GP Trainees. North House Surgery is housed in purpose-built accommodation located in the semi-rural town of Crook, where we look after 13,500 patients and surrounding villages.
North House is a well-established training practice for both GP Trainees and Apprentices. We have a strong focus on education and run regular in-house teaching sessions.
We have a fantastic nursing team including 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate, 4 Health Care Assistants, and a Phlebotomist. The practice is also well supported by Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Social Prescribers and a Wellbeing Coach.
Our CQC inspection was very positive with us gaining an overall score of Good. The practice is actively involved in our local PCN and Federation.
Our clinicians are supported by an excellent administrative team led by our experienced Practice Manager. They work hard to ensure the practice runs smoothly.
North House Surgery is a GMS practice with a list size of 13,500.
We are offering a salary depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
* a. The delivery of highly effective medical care to the entitled population.
* b. The provision of services commensurate with the primary care contract.
* c. To clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective and plan clinical care accordingly, referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice and any other local guidelines.
* d. To provide routine, on the day and on-call appointments/ledgers.
* e. Generic prescribing adhering to local and national guidance.
* f. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
* g. Effective management of long-term conditions.
* h. To support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care.
* i. Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals, repeat prescription requests and other associated administrative tasks.
* j. Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.
* k. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance.
* l. Work collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload.
* m. Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process.
* n. Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans.
* o. Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice.
* p. Accept delegated responsibility for a specific area (or areas) or the QOF.
* q. Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required.
* r. Contribute effectively to the development and maintenance of the practice including clinical governance and training.
* s. Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedureseguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children.
* t. Ensure compliance with the appraisal process.
* u. Prepare and complete the revalidation process to remain fit to practice.
* v. Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team.
* w. Review and always adhere to practice protocols and policies.
* x. Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, always promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
* y. To be an integral part of the general practice team as well as supporting the wider network and multi-disciplinary team.
* z. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Wider Responsibilities
* Participate in the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
* Participate in formal training events promoting best practice in area of expertise. Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary.
* Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Person Specification
Experience (Essential)
* Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience of working in a primary care environment.
* Experience of providing home visits.
* Minimum of two years as a salaried GP.
* General understanding of the primary care contract.
* Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice.
Experience (Desirable)
* An appreciation of the NHS landscape and relationship between individual organisations, PCNs and the commissioners.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills (Essential)
* Outstanding level of clinical knowledge and skills commensurate with that of an experienced GP.
* Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
* Good MS Office and clinical system IT knowledge.
* Understanding of the spectrum of clinical governance processes.
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral) including recording of accurate clinical notes.
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GP colleagues.
* Experience of triage and the ability to effectively assess and diagnose.
* Ability to listen whilst being honest and caring and be both sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations.
* Understanding of the local pathology tests processes and the ability to process the results with advising patients accordingly.
* Ability to assess and manage acute deteriorations/exacerbations of long-term conditions.
* Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.
* Understanding of the importance of evidence-based practice.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills (Desirable)
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
* Experience of medicines management.
* Knowledge of public health issues in the local area.
* Understanding and knowledge of QOF and enhanced service.
Eligibility (Essential)
* Full GMC registration.
* Performers List registration (confirming that this list is adequate for DBS confirmation).
* Appropriate defence indemnity.
* Evidence of current validation.
* Evidence of last appraisal.
* Eligibility to practice in the UK independently.
Qualifications (Essential)
* Qualified GP.
* MRCGP.
* Vocational Training Certificate or equivalent JCPTGP.
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
Recruitment Information
* Salary: £60,000 to £66,000 a year (depending on experience).
* Contract: Permanent.
* Working pattern: Full-time.
* Reference number: I9869-2628.
* Location: North House Surgery, Hope Street, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9HU.
* Website: https://www.necsu.nhs.uk
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
E-EOI Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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